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Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe Lead Real Madrid to 4-0 Win Over Malaga

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe each scored as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win against Malaga at the Bernabeu, keeping their perfect start in La Liga intact. The England midfielder was the standout performer, setting the tone early with a brilliant solo goal and playing a key part throughout the match.

Bellingham’s Masterclass at the Bernabeu

Bellingham continued his impressive form by opening the scoring in the 19th minute. Starting from 35 yards out, he skillfully dribbled past three defenders before slotting the ball past Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero. His influence extended beyond that first goal; just seven minutes later, he headed a shot that forced an own goal after Herrero could only parry the effort.

Mbappe and Guler Seal the Win

Mbappe wrapped up the contest well before halftime, volleying a precise cross into the bottom-left corner. The assist came from Trent Alexander-Arnold, who returned to the starting lineup among five changes made by Mourinho. In stoppage time, substitute Arda Guler finished off a fast counterattack involving Vinicius Jr. with a simple tap-in close to goal.

  • Possession: Real Madrid 56.7% vs Malaga 43.3%
  • Shots: Real Madrid 19 vs Malaga 14

This dominant performance reinforced Real Madrid’s position as title favourites, with the team looking to overtake rivals Barcelona this season.

Mourinho Praises Bellingham’s Impact

"He is an incredible player. He demands a lot from himself and others. I didn’t want him defending like a second left-back," Mourinho said after the game. "The chemistry between the front three is very good. They have the same speed of thought and quality. There is empathy and collective work."

Bellingham also spoke about the freedom he feels under Mourinho's management, describing how the new system allows him to decide when to drop back or push forward, enabling him to fully showcase his abilities.

Mourinho’s Strong Start Back at Real Madrid

Since returning to the club this summer, Mourinho has revitalized the squad, which currently leads La Liga with nine points from three matches. Despite the strong start, Mourinho remains cautious due to the upcoming international break, concerned it may disrupt the team's rhythm.

  • Next Fixtures:
  • 4 Sept 2026 - Real Betis vs Real Madrid at 21:00
  • 6 Sept 2026 - Malaga vs Levante at 18:30

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